Versatile, lower-grade soil commonly used for volume and elevation changes in various construction and landscaping projects. Great for leveling or grading ground, backfilling pools and filling ditches, and evening out low points or depressions on your property.
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Fill Dirt
Versatile, lower-grade soil commonly used for volume and elevation changes in various construction and landscaping projects. Great for leveling or grading ground, backfilling pools and filling ditches, and evening out low points or depressions on your property.
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Free local delivery via dump truck using our trusted supplier network.
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Why Golden Hills Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Golden Hills is a growing city with a city population of 1.0+ million and sits at the center of a larger metro area with a metro area population of 2.5+ million. With a steady growth rate of 0.70% annually, homeowners and builders are expanding yards, raising grades, and filling depressions to support new landscaping and home-improvement projects. Golden Hills enjoys about 228 sunny days per year and receives 34.25 inches of annual rainfall in hardiness zone 8b, a combination that supports year-round work but also creates periods of runoff and soil movement after storms. That mix of steady development, sun, and periodic wet spells drives demand for reliable bulk materials. Homeowners look for consistent Fill Dirt to level lots, backfill foundations, and prep bases for patios and driveways so projects proceed smoothly in a busy market.Popular Projects in Golden Hills This Season
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt35 tons
- Backyard Grade Fill Dirt45 tons
- Landscape Berm Fill Dirt25 tons
- Utility Trench Backfill Fill Dirt15 tons
- Pool Site Fill Dirt80 tons
Golden Hills Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 1.0+ million
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Golden Hills Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: High Spring Moisture
- May–Sept: Dry Summer Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Cold Wet Soil
Summer Tip: Compact fill in layers and slope it away from foundations; order a little extra to account for settlement and spreading.
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Orders Under 5 Tons - Add 20% extra to your estimated gravel needs.
5+ Ton Orders - Add around 10% to ensure enough additional material on hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Golden Hills Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Golden Hills.
Generally yes. Fill dirt is usually less expensive than gravel because it is less processed and often sourced locally; in Golden Hills you can expect lower per-ton prices for basic fill dirt compared with decorative or crushed rock. Final price depends on delivery distance, tonnage, and local supplier availability.
Fill dirt is natural, screened soil used to raise grade or fill voids and usually contains fines and clay; gravel is rock material used for drainage and structural support. In Golden Hills, choose fill dirt when you need to build up ground and gravel when you need drainage, a stable driving surface, or decorative finish.
Fill dirt can be used to raise grade under a driveway, but it should be placed in thin lifts and compacted and is not a substitute for a proper base rock layer. For a stable driveway in Golden Hills' dry climate, compacted fill dirt under a crushed-rock base is the recommended approach to prevent future settling and movement.
It depends on the depth you need. For example, 1,000 sq ft at 2 inches requires about 6.2 cubic yards (roughly 8 tons), at 4 inches about 12.3 cubic yards (roughly 16 tons), and at 6 inches about 18.5 cubic yards (roughly 24 tons). Contact our team for a site-specific estimate since compaction and soil type in Golden Hills affect quantities.
A typical tri-axle dump truck carries about 10 to 12 cubic yards (roughly 13 to 16 tons of fill dirt). Typical delivered cost for a single truckload in the Golden Hills area usually ranges roughly $300 to $800, depending on distance, supplier, and any required site access or spreading; request a quote for an exact price.
As a rule of thumb, one ton of fill dirt is approximately 0.75 to 0.85 cubic yards, which will cover about 100 to 130 square feet at a 2-inch depth. Coverage varies with moisture content and compaction, so use these numbers as an estimate for Golden Hills projects.
Yes you can, but preparation matters: compact the fill dirt in layers and install a geotextile fabric if needed to separate soils from the gravel. Without proper compaction and a base layer, gravel laid directly on loose fill dirt may rut, sink, or spread more quickly under traffic in Golden Hills' conditions.
Use gravel or crushed rock at the bottom of a drainage hole because those materials drain water much better than fill dirt. Fill dirt can be used to backfill above the drainage layer once the gravel is placed, but for Golden Hills' yard drainage and French drains, choose coarse material for the drainage zone.
Fill dirt will settle after placement, especially if it contains organic material or larger voids; proper staged placement and compaction reduce settlement. Fill dirt does not harden like concrete; it compacts and becomes firmer, so expect some ongoing settlement unless the material is engineered and compacted to spec.
Common downsides include potential settlement, poor drainage if the soil is clay-rich, and the presence of organic material that can decompose and cause voids. In Golden Hills, where seasonal rains are infrequent but intense, make sure fill dirt is compacted and combined with appropriate base materials to avoid erosion and uneven surfaces.
Clear vegetation, mark any underground utilities, and identify the desired dump location and access route for the truck. Let Hello Gravel know about gates, narrow driveways, or steep slopes ahead of time so suppliers can confirm truck access and spreading options upon delivery.
Minimum orders start at 3 tons, and deliveries are made by local contracted dump truck operators. Standard delivery requires 2+ business days; next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee, and tailgate spreading may be available at the driver's discretion.
Yes, you can add preferences in the Order Notes at checkout, but availability varies because materials are regionally sourced and reflect local geology. Hello Gravel will do its best to connect you with suppliers that match your needs, but exact matches cannot be guaranteed.
As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.
Use our material calculator here: https://hellogravel.com/calculator/ to enter the length, width and depth measurements of your project. It will automatically calculate the cubic yards/tons needed. If you are unsure how much to order, contact our team for guidance.
Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!
The material will be delivered via dump truck. If your order is under 20 tons, then it will likely be just one dump truck load. If your order is more than 20 tons, it will be more than one dump truck load.
Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellogravel.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!
We cannot get out of the truck and manually spread it. However, depending on the location, safety, and comfortability of the driver – we may be able to tailgate spread your material. This involves pulling the truck forward as material is being dumped to make it easier for you to distribute material after delivery.
The minimum order size is 3 tons.
Hassle Free! Our goal is to make the buying process for gravel and other aggregates as easy and seamless as possible. Enter your zip code on our site, select how much material you need (see below FAQ’s to determine order size), select the date and time frame you would like your material delivered at Checkout, and place your order with any major credit card. After the order is placed our in-house support team will contact you to confirm the details. We will send additional confirmations on the day before and the day of delivery. On delivery day, a dump truck will arrive to dump the materials at your specified location. We request that you have someone available to accept the delivery so that we can make sure to dump it in the correct location. That’s it!
No, because we are a national supplier, we utilize our existing network of suppliers across the country. Therefore, the materials will likely be delivered from a contracted trucking company.
We specialize in making the aggregate buying process as easy and seamless as possible by managing the process from end to end. We have a network of suppliers that we source the materials from where we have negotiated rates. However, we do charge a markup and because of this you may be able to find the materials cheaper on your own. But if you want a hassle free experience, then we are for you!
Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/
Although uncommon, due to regional sourcing, the type and color of our materials may vary somewhat from the images on our website, reflecting the unique geological offerings of your area. Please communicate any specifications you desire to our team so we can consider them during the sourcing process.
Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.
We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.
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